Category: Transport Safety
Osun Monarchs Commend Tinubu For Approving Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road Reconstruction
Traditional rulers from Osun West Senatorial District have lauded President Bola Tinubu for approving the reconstruction of the 90.9-kilometre Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road, describing the project as a major boost to economic and social development in the South-West. The monarchs also praised the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for facilitating the approval of the…
C’River Launches EV Maintenance Training For 100 Youths
As part of efforts to equip young people with technical skills in electric vehicle (EV) maintenance and manufacturing, the Cross River State Government has concluded arrangements to commence the training of 100 youths across the state in June. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Content, Ambassador Awatt Caleb, disclosed this while speaking with…
FG Boosts CNG Capacity As Tinubu Commissions New Facilities
Nigeria has stepped up its push for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) adoption with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioning new gas infrastructure aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to cleaner and more affordable energy for transportation. The commissioning, held in Abuja on Friday, featured the rollout of the Rolling Energy High-Capacity Daughter Booster Station in Jahi,…
LASTMA Rescues Two Victims Trapped In Multi-Vehicle Crash At Ogudu-Alapere
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Sunday rescued two persons trapped in a commercial bus following a multi-vehicle accident along the Motorway inward Toll-Gate corridor in the Ogudu-Alapere area of Lagos. According to LASTMA, the accident involved a heavily loaded 12-tyre DAF articulated truck and a commercial Volkswagen T4 bus with registration number…
FRSC Books 51 Traffic Offenders In Akwa Ibom During Eid-el-Kabir Patrol
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwa Ibom State Command, has apprehended and booked 51 traffic offenders during a special patrol operation conducted to ensure safety on the roads during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Sector Commander of the FRSC in the state, Mrs. Felicia Kalu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Uyo….
Dangote Refinery Slashes Diesel Price By N200 Amid Fresh Fuel Imports
LAGOS — Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reduced the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, also known as diesel, by N200 per litre, amid reports that petroleum marketers have begun receiving fresh imported shipments. The latest adjustment brings the ex-depot price of diesel down from N1,800 per litre to N1,600 per litre. Industry…
FCT Minister Urged To Enforce Environmental, Traffic Laws
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been urged to enforce environmental and traffic laws following concerns over the roaming of cattle on streets and highways in Abuja. Leading the call in a statement yesterday, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) expressed outrage over what it described as escalating…
FG Seeks Stronger Collaboration To Drive Electric Vehicle Adoption
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting electric vehicles and clean transportation as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s transport sector, deepen industrialisation and advance the nation’s green energy agenda. The commitment was reiterated on Thursday during the inaugural meeting of the Electric Vehicle Association of Nigeria held in Abuja, where government officials…
